Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Earlier speculated, Commissioner David Stern confirmed on Tuesday via video message two powerhouse teams Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers will play a pre-season game at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

NBA Asia VP Scott Levy saying the NBA is happy to bring Two storied franchises who are having great seasons to the Ph. #NBAPhGetsBig
— NBA Philippines (@NBA_Philippines) March 5, 2013

It's official! Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers are visiting the country this October 2013! #NBAPhGetsBig
— MALL OF ASIA ARENA (@MOAArena) March 5, 2013

Now Filipino fans will be able to see NBA action live as James Harden, Jeremy Lin, and the rest of the Rockets go against Paul George, Roy Hibbert, and the rest of the Pacers!

In 1979, the Washington Bullets played against some PBA players in a few exhibition matches.